How to pronounce comelily
Say it like KUHM-lih-lee. Comelily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce comelily. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KUHM
- lih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comelily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of comelily
American and British speakers say comelily in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmlɪli/ in the US and /ˈkʌmlɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-lih-lee.
What does comelily mean?
- In an attractive or pleasing manner; attractively, beautifully, handsomely, pleasingly.
- In a manner which meets accepted moral or social norms; appropriately, becomingly, properly.
Where does comelily come from?
From Middle English comelili, comlily, comlyli, comlyly; equivalent to comely + -ly.
Questions about saying comelily
How do you pronounce comelily?
Say KUHM-lih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmlɪli/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmlɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comelily?
Comelily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · lih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say comelily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmlɪli/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmlɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.